The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics established in 1940, is a college athletics association for colleges and universities in North America. Most colleges and universities in the NAIA offer athletic scholarships to their student athletes.
NAIA: The Right Choice for You
When it comes to collegiate athletics associations, how do you know which is the best fit for your institution? It comes down to priorities. If your school wants to be nationally competitive at a reasonable price, while driving enrollment and supporting the school’s bottom line, the NAIA is the best association for you.
NAIA schools measure success not just by game scores, but by their financial bottom lines, too. Their NCAA counterparts spend an average of 60 percent more on athletics.
Regardless of their size, all schools are in competition for students. Student-athlete participation at NAIA schools has increased over the last five years. That’s good for the student-athletes and provides vital support and financial stability to our member institutions.